8 Beautiful Villages In Spain Between Mountains

In Spain you can walk the roads and trails of various mountain ranges and many mountains. Some tours that will take us to know unique natural landscapes, whose beauty changes with each season of the year. And in unchanging landscapes for centuries we discover some of the most beautiful towns in Spain. Authentic surprises for the traveler. Which? Here we present some of these incredible populations.

Villages of Spain sheltered by mountains

1. Albarracín in Teruel

In any list of the most beautiful towns in Spain, Albarracín must appear. And also when it comes to towns between mountains, since this historic town, where you can breathe the Middle Ages, is located in the heart of the Iberian System of the province of Teruel.

Built in a gorge of the Guadalaviar river, its steep streets, its castle and its cathedral will take you back in time. And it is that, throughout the centuries, different peoples and civilizations have settled in these lands.

2. Cold in Burgos

We continue in a cold territory such as the province of Burgos and, so that there is no mistake, even the place name of Frías indicates its harsh climate. Not only does it withstand low temperatures, but this beautiful town resists balanced on the rugged rock.

And in Frías there is also a medieval atmosphere.  His is a beautiful picture crowned by the castle of the Velasco and the church of San Vicente.

3. Guadalest in Alicante

If we talk about tourist places in Alicante, perhaps only the towns on its coastline and its beaches come to mind, but there is much more. And proof of this is this town of Guadalest, located in the Marina Baixa region. The visit to its urban area and its surroundings will be a great surprise and a great pleasure.

Located on a rock, its houses are perched on the rock. Its charming medieval neighborhood stands out, protected by a wall.

4. Zahara de la Sierra in Cádiz

We can say something similar about tourism in Cadiz, and even more so if we name Zahara, which will remind us of the Tunas, on the shores of the Atlantic. Well, there is also Zahara de la Sierra. A town with the characteristic whitewashed architecture of Andalusia and that all of it seems to be protected by its walls and a valiant castle on top.

It is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, due to its urban layout and its location, in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema.

5. Patones de Arriba in Madrid

If you are in the capital of Spain and want to get out of the big city, an excellent idea is to take the car and get to Patones de Arriba. A town with mountain architecture that, unlike the Andalusian lime, here is dominated by the dark and black tones of its slate stone, excellently worked in the area since ancient times.

6. Piornedo in Lugo

The nucleus of Piornedo is one of the most beautiful in the Los Ancares area, in the province of Lugo. Here, between mountains, life was never easy and the constructions had to be the best to adapt to the terrain and climate.

That is why the typical houses in Piornedo are pallozas,  with a rounded shape and thatched roofs. In them the families and their animals lived to give them warmth.

7. Castelfollit de la Roca in Girona

This population in the Catalan Pyrenees is not very large. The reason is that it is located on a gigantic basalt rock that creates a huge cliff. In fact, it seems incredible that here they decided to build anything.

But that difficulty of the terrain was also its defense, and hence the existence of Castelfollit de la Roca. Nothing like being carried away by its alleys. You will surely end up at the foot of the church of Sant Salvador, where there is a viewpoint from which to enjoy incredible views.

8. Alcalá del Júcar in Albacete

And we are going to finish our tour of the villages of Spain with mountain airs in a beautiful town of Castilla-La Mancha, in the province of Albacete. As its name indicates, the Júcar river passes through here, but it does so through a rugged canyon, and precisely in its highest part is the town.

A nucleus inhabited for centuries, since a castle of Almohad origin still stands. You also have to stop in front of the San Andrés parish and cross its characteristic bridge.